Sunday, March 21, 2010

Back Out Of The Cellar

80's hair metal mainstays RATT will re-emerge from their eleven year studio hiatus with "Infestation", scheduled for release on April 20th. Looking to re-create the classic pop-meets-metal sound found on their multi platinum-smashes "Out of the Cellar" and "Invasion of Your Privacy", the band has pulled in former Quiet Riot lead guitarist Carlos Carvazo for six-string duties. The caterwouling Steven Pearcy is once again working his magic at the mic. Rounding out the orignal membership is the shred-tastic Warren DiMartini on lead axe and Bobby "Blotz" Blotzer behind the drum kit.

With the core Rattsters in place, and a few new tricks up their sleeve, "Infestation" hopefully will signal a return to prominence for one of L.A.'s premier metal outfits. I'm crossing my fingers for a major U.S. tour and even better - a Fargo date. - - J.